Vermont State Fair

Vermont State Fair
The sign in front of the Vermont State Fair
Genre	Fun/entertainment
Location(s)	Vermont State Fairgrounds, Rutland, Vermont
Years active	1846-Present
Website
www.vermontstatefair.net

The Vermont State Fair is an annual state fair held in Rutland, Vermont at the Vermont State Fairgrounds. In the past, The event had taken place in early September, and lasted 9 to 10 days. In 2016, the dates were changed to a mid-August festival, with the first August fair taking place on the 16th thru 20th.

The Vermont State Fair is an agricultural fair managed by The Rutland County Agricultural Society.

The first Vermont State Fair took place in 1846, making this one of the oldest state fairs in the United States. Originally named the Rutland State Fair, the event started out as a one-day event. The first fair took place in a field near Castleton, with Fredrick Button as the first President of the Rutland County Agricultural Society.

The fair became popular enough that, in 1849, the Rutland Railroad began putting extra cars on their trains to bring people from all over Vermont and Western New York to visit. After moving around Rutland County for a few years, the Rutland Fair grew closer to Rutland City, sometimes setting up on land owned by John Cain (now Grove Street, north of Crescent) or on the old Baxter Estate.

The fair was given a permanent home in 1856. The land at 175 South Main Street in Rutland, VT was originally known as the Rutland County Park. The fair, officially renamed the "Vermont State Fair" in 1972, is still held at this location today.

The Midway rides are currently being supplied annually by Amusements of America. Past suppliers have included Family Fun Amusements!, Coleman Brothers Shows, Castlerock Shows, Silver Dollar Shows And World of Mirth Shows.

This year's lineup includes an exciting mix of country, rock, gospel, and bluegrass music, as well as fair favorites; demolition derbies and pulling contests! Join us each night for some incredible live entertainment under the grandstand!

Friday, September 4 at 7:00pm FREE SHOW!

Saturday, September 5 at noon & 6:00pm FREE ADMISSION!

Sunday, September 6 at 1:00pm FREE ADMISSION!

Sunday, September 6 at 7:00pm $10 Grandstand, $15 Reserved Chairs #1, $20 Reserved Chairs #2, $125 Box #1, $110 Box #2

Monday, September 7 at 6:00pm Opening for Joe McGinness

Monday, September 7 at 7:30pm $5 General Admission

Including B Mini Class Tractors Tuesday, September 8 at 6:00pm FREE ADMISSION!

Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00pm FREE ADMISSION!

Thursday, September 10 at 7:00pm $10 Grandstand, $15 Reserved Chairs #1, $20 Reserved Chairs #2, $125 Box #1, $110 Box #2

Friday, September 11 at 7:00pm $35 General Admission, $240 Box Seats (6 seats) Purchases tickets by August 31 and Gate Admission is included! A savings of $12!